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19 Dec 2019

Proposed Rule

NPRM: Rail Integrity Amendments & Track Safety Standards

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Abstract:

FRA is proposing to revise its regulations governing the minimum safety requirements for railroad track. The proposed changes include allowing...

19 Dec 2019

Proposed Rule

NPRM: Miscellaneous Amendments to Brake System Safety Standards and Codification of Waivers

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Braking Systems

Abstract:

FRA is proposing to revise its regulations governing brake inspections, tests, and equipment. The proposed changes include the incorporation of...

11 Dec 2019

Technical Reports

Using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to Produce Accurate Grade Crossing Profile Data

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing, humped crossing, photogrammetry, LiDAR

Abstract:

This study illustrated the use of unmanned aerial vehicles to measure and develop accurate 3D models of grade crossings at lower cost than LiDAR-based measurements.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/49
Office
RDI-23

11 Dec 2019

Technical Reports

Monitoring Engineer Fatigue (MEFA)

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: MEFA, engineer fatigue, monitoring, CTIL, Volpe, eye tracking

Abstract:

Aurora Flight Sciences, under contract to the Federal Railroad Administration, studied the feasibility of autonomously monitoring and combating train engineer fatigue. This...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/48
Office
RDI-24

5 Dec 2019

Technical Reports

Positive Train Control (PTC) Monitoring and Analysis of the Integrated Network (MAIN) - Phase I

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Positive Train Control

Keywords: Monitoring and Analysis of Integrated Network, MAIN, Positive Train Control, PTC, PTC monitoring, PTC troubleshooting, Interoperable PTC, shared PTC assets

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/45
Office
RDI-23